Customs Duty Savings: How Smart Importers Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners
Pain Point Hook
“Our customs duties surged 37% last year – completely eroding our profits!” – A European machinery importer
Real-World Case Study
Turkish Home Appliance Importer's Solution:
FTA Power Combo:Leveraged EU-Turkey Customs Union + ASEAN Preferential COOKey Move: Shifted radiator production from China to Vietnam (0% RCEP rate)
HS Code Reengineering:
Original HS: 8516.60 (12%) → Split components under 8536.69 (7%)
Results: Effective duty rate dropped from 18.7% to 9.2%, saving €420K/year